Master's Level Clinician, Substance Abuse Unit - 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a dedicated Medical Social Worker to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical social work services to patients and families, ensuring their psychosocial needs are met. You will engage in individual, group, and family therapy, while also maintaining compliance with hospital standards and regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care and community healing. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical mental health settings.
• Graduation from an accredited graduate program and licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to meet patients' psychosocial needs.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy to clients.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Therapy (Individual, Group, Family)

Documentation Compliance

Mental Health Disorders

Consultation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MA/MSW)

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

Flexible 40 hours

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

25080 - 4232 Substance Abuse

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Position Overview

The Medical Social Worker is a licensed social work professional responsible for delivering clinical social work services to meet the medically related psychosocial needs of patients and families served by the hospital. Provides consultation to hospital and medical personnel related to biopsychosocial issues, continuity of care, and discharge planning functions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provide quality clinical treatment to clients as assigned by the Intake Coordinator and/or the Department Director. Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients of varied ages and stages in recovery. Complete all documentation and paperwork specific to each department and in compliance with hospital requirements, DMH, BSAS, The Joint Commission, and Insurance Providers. Manage caseload through consultations, collateral contact, and follow-up with clients on missed appointments. Maintain Productivity Benchmarks, current professional licensure, and CAQH credentialing.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of mental health disorders within a clinical setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited graduate program (MA/MSW) and licensure eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Standards of Respect

We strive to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health — for our patients, community, and colleagues. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these standards, we invite you to join our team and help us make respect our standard every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or protected veteran status.

Disability Assistance

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